Select the Incorrect Statement Regarding the Complement System in Vertebrates

question 64

Multiple Choice

Select the incorrect statement regarding the complement system in vertebrates.

• A)The complement system is a part of the cellular defenses in the immune system of vertebrates.
• B)The complement system consists of approximately 20 different proteins that circulate in the plasma.
• C)If these proteins encounter the cell wall of a bacteria or fungi they form aggregations and eventually produce a pore that leads to the destruction of the invading cells.
• D)Although these proteins attack invaders,they are not involved with histamine release.
• E)The binding of antibodies to invading cells can also trigger aggregations.

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